Schmitt Takes Oath of Office During Capitol Ceremony

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Schmitt Takes Oath of Office During Capitol Ceremony

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) today was officially sworn into office, along with 200 other members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Schmitt is beginning his first, two-year term serving the people of the 79th Legislative District, which includes the City of Altoona, Logan Township and a portion of Allegheny Township.

Kaufer Sworn in to Third Term

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Kaufer Sworn in to Third Term

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) took the oath of office Tuesday to serve this third term representing the people of the 120th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Martina White Sworn In for New Term in State House

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Martina White Sworn In for New Term in State House

HARRISBURG -- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) was sworn in today to serve the people of the 170th District in Northeast Philadelphia in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She is serving her second full term after winning a special election in 2015.

Brooks Takes Oath of Office to Serve 54th Legislative District

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Brooks Takes Oath of Office to Serve 54th Legislative District

HARRISBURG – Joined by family, friends and supporters, state Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) was officially sworn in to office today at the state Capitol to begin his first term in the General Assembly serving the people of the 54th Legislative District.

Keefer Sworn in to Second Term Representing the 92nd District

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Keefer Sworn in to Second Term Representing the 92nd District

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) was joined by her colleagues in the House of Representatives today to take their oaths of office for the 2019-20 session. Keefer enters her second term representing the people of the 92nd Legislative District.

Community Invited to Welcome Home State Representative

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Community Invited to Welcome Home State Representative

DUBOIS – DuBois Central Catholic (DCC) School will recognize one of its own this Friday, Jan. 4, during a “Welcome Home” event for state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk). The program will begin at 1:15 p.m. in the high school auditorium, located at 200 Central Christian Road, DuBois.

Gaydos Takes Oath to Serve the 44th District

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Gaydos Takes Oath to Serve the 44th District

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) was officially sworn into office today, marking the beginning of her first term representing the 44th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Toepel Begins Sixth Term in House of Representatives

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Toepel Begins Sixth Term in House of Representatives

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) took the oath of office today to begin her sixth term representing the people of the 147th District and her second serving as the caucus chairman in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Jones Takes Oath of Office as State Representative

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Jones Takes Oath of Office as State Representative

HARRISBURG – As part of the opening of the 203rd Session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) was sworn-in to begin his first term serving the 93rd Legislative District in the state House. The day’s proceedings also featured the formal re-election of Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) as speaker of the House, as well as consideration of rules that will govern the body for the 2019-20 term.

Klunk Takes Oath to Serve Third Term

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Klunk Takes Oath to Serve Third Term

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) was joined by colleagues Tuesday to take their oath of office to serve in the House of Representatives. The 2019-20 session marks Klunk’s third term representing the people of the 169th Legislative District.

2019-20 House Session Opens with Turzai Elected Speaker

Jan. 01, 2019 /

2019-20 House Session Opens with Turzai Elected Speaker

HARRISBURG – The 2019-20 Session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives opened today with the election of Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) as speaker. Two hundred of the 203 members took their oaths of office today (see note below). The House also adopted a set of rules governing how the body operates.